News flash: there are bugs in
Borderlands. People rocking the RPS have undoubtedly observed two or three. But while most of the issues don’t lay waste to the experience, this latest spotted by
1UP certainly does: players are losing all of their character stats -- weapon and action skills -- upon quitting out of joint games on all three platforms.
People reporting this nasty issue on the
Gearbox official forums have received an answer instead of complete silence. A representative
in one of the threads concerning this matter said the studio is examining the issue, but a fix isn’t ready.
“Your report has been heard and we’re working on it,” the rep said. “Unfortunately there isn't a fix just yet, but when one is available we hope to be able to repair as much of your character data as possible."
Considering Gearbox has already issued a response for the problem, we’ve been forced to ask someone else about the glitches in
Borderlands. We’re expecting Ice T’s response in the near future.
Contest:
1:00 PM on 10.27.2009
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It really isn't nearly as broken as it sounds, I have 5 or so friends with it (all on 360, I'll admit), but we've had nothing but a blast with it, no bugs whatsoever.
Hope they find the fix soon!!
I HAVE 0% RESPECT FOR GEARBOX ATM. ONLY DISAPPOINTMENT FROM BORDERLANDS SO FAR
Anyhow, luckily, I have not come across this bug. That would be pretty bad, but as long as I keep my weapons I'm fine. Rocket-shooting shotguns and Fire-based Sniper Rifles being gone? I would rage...for a while.
Big Money, Big Prizes, I love it!
http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/TheJesusNinja26/borderlands-big-money-big-prizes-i-love-it--153279.phtml
"yes I'm disgruntled about the way they handled my employment."
Seems like that's more of the issue than anything else.
"Seems like that's more of the issue than anything else."
I know, how dare I as a lowly plebe of an employee who put effort and care into a job that was below my skill level express any disdain at a shitty company. I'm sorry I'll keep my place in society now and break more rocks. I guess I should state again that I love this game and get upset when they end product isn't allowed the proper time to develop and be a top quality game. My axe that I grind has to do with that but yes 2k is a shitty company to test for.
"Doesn't 2K just publish the game, not make it? What did you do there?"
Tester
however, being a higher or lower level than your friends, with the handicap gearbox put in,,, its just retarded. you have level caps on the eapons, no need for handicap on the chars, especially the lower level guys
@moop2000
I used to be a GM for SOE and I loved working there in the GM pit. Everything was laid back and really cool. I got laid off for REASONS and my supervisor got me into the testing department. 2k's testing department seems like it was just the same as SOE's. Although I quit to go work for my current employer (Financial Industry FTW, pays way better than testing ^__^) they were unresponsive to what I felt were valid bugs that should have been fixed. They were also dicking around with my contract and the end date. The temp company kept saying it was until december, the leads said end of october and the devs said they would need testers until mid september only. I'm guessing the really passionate testers feel the way you do everyday. I hear where you're coming from because it sounds like we had similar experiences for the most part.
I believe what you are saying is true about Borderlands. I, however, have not had problems and am having a blast with the game. I just have to balance it now with Ratchet and Clank since thats out today.
Well, let this little bug be a lesson to the rest of you. Least it's not as bad as when, say, a 64MB PS2 memory card corrupts >_<
Ah well, anyone wanna take on a big boss in co op? Theres a secret achievement for it, lemme know if your on the right level or whatever.
For regular status updates, you can check this thread on our forums: http://gbxforums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=77748. I'll be posting there very frequently with updates and progress, and we comb the technical support forum daily to gather information. If you're experiencing a technical issue with Borderlands on any platform, please post in our forum and make us aware of it!
Not the best start to the game, but haven't really ran into any problems since.